Pricey, but certainly some great quality stuff and a great place to shop if youre looking to support sustainable farming practices.Super friendly staff too!

Great bacon, but sad to find that their beef isn’t grass fed and grass finished. Prices mimic if it was grass finished. The meat is still better than what you can get at supermarket. It’s just not 100% grassfed, which is what I and many others are looking for the nutritional benefits. If you don’t mind the grain finish this place is awesome !

I absolutely adore Darke Pines. They have the freshest meat and the most wonderful staff. I look forward to my haul (both CSA and meat) from them every week :D So glad that theyre here -- they help make this neighborhood what it is!

Absolutely awesome new butcher shop. Very helpful staff that can inform you to ensure you’re not intimidated and spending your money on what you want. I bought two steaks and some cool condiments. They came out excellent on the grill with only salt and pepper. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood compared to the horribly-named predecessor that occupied this space before (not a butchery). If you’re looking for high quality meat and a helpful staff this place is great.

Great butcher shop, even better people.

Super bummed b/c i really wanted to try them out. Emailed about a lamb leg for easter. was excited when i got a question back quickly. I responded - confirming yes, that is exactly right, and then they went radio silent. i followed up, but nothing, not even a - sorry, we cant accommodate that. fortunately, it made me try Maloneys Meat Market - which was awesome. something great came out of it.

The sausages are outstanding! As a Brit it’s hard to find good pork sausages in The States but these guys absolutely nail it. So far we’ve had bangers, breakfast sausages, ‘dumpling’ sausages, chorizo sausages and Philly Cheesesteak sausages. All absolutely amazing.

The staff was very nice and helpful. However I found their pricing to be high, rather overpriced. Dusappointed.

Fantastic butcher excellent cuts especially their dry aged steaks. I have friends in NYC who come out to pick up their ribeyes and filets. Staff is friendly hardworking and I am happy to support this local small business and appreciate their hard work in these challenging times.

Worth the wait in these current times. Great cuts of steak that are ridiculously tender. The staff are friendly and take the time to show and explain everything to you. Only one customer at a time to comply with current social distancing. The shop is very clean and accommodating.

Great staff, and awesome selection! 5 stars just like everyone else...

Great neighborhood butcher. Kind people and quality cuts.

Place has a lot of potential and the product looks great. Tried the sausage and they were great over charcoal. The price is justified by bringing in high quality whole animals. Im hoping more traffic and expanded products like sandwiches and charcuterie will bring the price down a bit.

So nice to interact with, they made things easy for us with the pandemic, and the quality of the meat (we got venison) was great! Happy to continue to support this local business!

Steak-au-poivre was the first meal I cooked for my wife at her tiny Hells Kitchen studio while we were dating. The night I proposed, I made sure it was after a perfectly prepared porterhouse for two at the local steakhouse. Locally sourced meat, raised in a healthy and ethical way, has a special place at our table once a week. More than a meal, it reminds us of how we fell in love and how much in love we still are. Thank you Darke Pines for being our go-to butcher.

I looove Darker Pines. Its worth getting there right as they open (if possible and despite the lines); the selection at the beginning of their day is amazing. Such a friendly staff, always willing and able to answer questions about the meat and the meat-accessories that they sell. Well worth the (short) waits and the money.

Heard about this spot from a friend of a friend, and went in specifically for the CSA, which is awesome. Nice shop with nice people. So far I have only tried there chicken which was great. Looking forward to exploring some new cuts of meat.

A great and varied selection of high-quality meats (beef, poultry, and pork), fresh vegetables from Lancaster, PA, and delightfully rich charcuterie items like chicken liver mousse and duck pate.I also highly recommend their sandwiches if you’re just looking for a tasty lunch to go.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great selection of meats, fats, and delectable sides. Highly recommended for anyone looking for high quality meats. This will definitely be my go to shop in the future!

I’ve waited a few weeks to try this place, and I was not let down AT ALL!!! Small shop + large space = exciting growth potential! I Just finished the ‘brisket and short rib burger’...... absolute game changer!!! Do not forget to treat this as the steak burgers is and not a chopped, and you will end up with an OMG experience. My recommend: cook until about 150, add some grilled pineapple, and enjoy!

I have been getting meats and proteins here for over a year. Extremely fresh and high quality items, friendliest staff.

Dark Pines is one of my favorite things about my neighborhood now! I LOVE getting fresh local/grass fed/organic products. The cuts of meat are fantastic, I never thought I liked chicken until I bought it from Dark Pines! I purchase all of my holiday fair, my regular weekly items, and some of the prepared foods...all amazing. Try the prepared roast beef, you won’t be sorry! Bone broth, chili, produce...i have yet to be disappointed. Thank you, Dark Pines!!

I do not think I can ever eat deli ham from anywhere else again. Everything Ive tried here has been incredible!!

Thank goodness we have a high-end butcher in Jersey City. They have everything you need, just give them a little heads up and you can get pretty much whatever you want. The quality and the cuts are just as good as any of the best in Manhattan and locally sourced. I wouldn’t go any place else.

After settling into our new neighborhood, I am sooo happy to have found Darke Pines!! Super helpful and friendly folks that have lots of tasty meats!!! Highly recommend this butcher.

I want to give it a bad review to keep you all from going there and making the lines longer but this place is dope.

I’ll admit outright that I like some strange cuts of meat (ie tripe). Though they don’t carry everything I like to cook, what they have is a) great quality and b) provided by a staff that is wonderful to communicate with and knowledgeable about their product (ie know which cut can replace another if needed)Check out their website and send a quick email if you have your heart set on a certain cut of meat. They’re happy to set it aside for you.It’s pricier but you definitely end up with a better final product because of it.Items I frequently buy: oxtail, bone for broth, skin on pork belly (have to special order), rough beef flank (special order)

Awesome local Owners Will and Erica. Only the best, freshest meat locally sourced and delivered with passion and friendliness. A desperately needed addition to the neighborhood! Hope this place is a staple of downtown JC for years!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff with top notch meat and poultry. They use the entire animal so call ahead to reserve the odd bits or buy your dog a house made snack. Regarding their hours, I’m not sure what Adam does for a living but they are open Saturdays and were even open this Fourth of July. Hope you get to try it sometime, bro!

I moved to JC from Manhattan in Aug. Darke Pines has the best meat and chicken, hands down, in NYC and NJ. Their Muffaletta is unmatched as is their chicken liver mouse, among other products. Cant say enough.

Great selection. Ppl behind the counter seem to know their business quite well. Friendly service. Good luck, guys.

I just came across this place in DTJC. Their sandwiches and quality of ingredients are amazing. Its clear that the people behind the counter care about every aspect of their craft.

Great shop with great cuts of meat and knowledgeable/helpful staff. Even better now that theyve extended hours on weekends including Sunday.

Just made steak au pouvre with sirloin steaks from Darke Pines...and wow! The high quality of the steak was apparent and the flavor was outstanding. Perfectly marbled. Service at the shop was fantastic; real family feel.

Very helpful staff and only the highest quality meat. I especially appreciate the extended hours to 7pm, that was a lifesaver!

Beautiful product. Super helpful and friendly.

Recommended a great cut of Lamb for grilling....delicious! Thanks.

Welcome addition to the neighborhood! Plenty of grillables and roasts to choose from. Don’t forget to try the protein bites

Im only doing this as a counter play to the D-bag who gave this place a one star review because HIS schedule didnt match theirs. The level of ridicule there is so far beyond rationale that I wish I could give the ownership six stars for even taking the time to respond. They MUST be saints.

Brisket and short rib burgers are top notch!

Fantastic quality meats.

Would get 5* if opened earlier on weekend! 11:30 is too late! Have done all our shopping by then and have missed many of our purchases because always closed when we go by... like right now

Here we bought meat for the New Year celebrations 2018/2019. They recommended a super good meat as much else was already booked by other customers.